64-bit operating systems often run some applications that are 64-bit and some that are 32-bit applications. Shockwave Player is a 32-bit application. Typically, an application is assumed to be 32-bit unless otherwise noted in the name or Help contents for that application.Ħ4-bit processes are faster than 32-bit processes, but 32-bit mode is more common and has been available longer.

But, applications don’t always indicate if they are 32-bit. Applications usually say in the application name, such as 'Internet Explorer (64-bit)', if the application is a 64-bit version. For example, you can buy a 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 or a 32-bit version, and they’re both called 'Windows 7.' You need to look at your computer settings (or possibly the box it came in) to find the version your computer uses. See also, Shockwave Player on 64-bit Mac OS.Ħ4-bit refers to the size of each piece of data the operating system or application uses. Many operating systems and applications are sold as either 64-bit or 32-bit applications, though it’s not always obvious which version you have.

Why doesn’t Shockwave Player come in a 64-bit version for Windows operating systems?.

How do I find out if I have a 64-bit operating system?.

What is a 64-bit operating system or 64-bit application?.

Or, learn more about 64-bit operating systems and Shockwave Player: All major browsers are available in 32-bit versions and the Internet Explorer 32-bit browser is the default browser on Windows 64-bit systems.Ĭlick here for instructions to install the current 32-bit Shockwave Player on a 64-bit operating system

To install Shockwave Player, use a 32-bit Web browser on your 64-bit Windows operating system. If you attempt to download the Shockwave Player in a 64-bit browser on Windows operating system that does not support Shockwave Player, you see a message from Adobe and a link back to this page. Shockwave Player does not run in most 64-bit browsers in Windows. If you can't view content with the Shockwave Player, it could be that your computer is running a 64-bit Web browser on a 64-bit Windows operating system.

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